As nouns the difference between douter and touter
is that douter is (obsolete) an extinguisher for candles while touter is one who seeks customers, as for an inn, a public conveyance, shops, and the like: hence, an obtrusive candidate for office.
touter
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who seeks customers, as for an inn, a public conveyance, shops, and the like: hence, an obtrusive candidate for office.